Crossing Roads and Highways

ATVs are designed exclusively for off-road use. They can be difficult to handle on paved surfaces. Riding on or crossing a road illegally or improperly is a leading cause of ATV rider fatalities. If you must cross a road, follow this safe procedure.

Pick a crossing point where you have good visibility in both directions.

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road.

Look both ways, and yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward slowly because your ATV may be difficult to maneuver on pavement.

Drive straight across the road.

When crossing in a group, have one rider dismount and act as a crossing guard until everyone else has passed safely.

Stand up to give yourself maximum visibility.

Remember that approaching automobile drivers are not expecting, or looking for, ATV riders.

Legal Operation

ATVs are designed for off-road use. Cars are designed to be driven primarily on paved surfaces. Riding an ATV on pavement is legal only when the road is posted officially as an ATV route. UTVs are allowed on all designated ATV routes unless specifically prohibited by local regulations and signs.